KJV Bible verses

Bible Verses About Forgiveness

Forgiveness is central to Christian life: receiving mercy from God and extending mercy to others.

Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

Read Ephesians 4

Colossians 3:13

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Read Colossians 3

Matthew 6:14

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Read Matthew 6

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Read 1 John 1

Psalms 103:12

As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Read Psalms 103

Isaiah 43:25

I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Read Isaiah 43

Acts 3:19

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Read Acts 3

Matthew 18:21

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

Read Matthew 18

Luke 6:37

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Read Luke 6

Mark 11:25

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Read Mark 11

Questions about forgiveness

What is a good Bible verse about forgiveness?

Ephesians 4:32 connects kindness, tenderness, and forgiving others with the forgiveness God gives in Christ.

Does the Bible talk about forgiving others?

Yes. Several passages connect receiving God's mercy with showing mercy and forgiveness to others.

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